Rocky Mountain

Martial Arts

Athlete Agreement

Athlete Code of Conduct

Athletes will show respect to all athletes, coaches, masters, officials, and volunteers always. If an athlete shows disrespect or is not courteous of other athletes, masters, coaches, officials, or volunteers, this includes speaking poorly of or gossiping, they may be asked to remove themselves or be removed from any practice facility or tournament venue. It is the responsibility of the athlete to remain polite and courteous, refrain from using drugs and alcohol, and refrain from disorderly behavior while representing Rocky Mountain Martial Arts.

1. Athlete will become a member MTA (AAU strongly encouraged too), and maintain their memberships.

staff at RMMA.

2. Athlete will inform coaches of any injury that they are currently enduring.

3. Athlete will not attend additional trainings at guest schools without written permission from their master.

4. Athlete will ensure that they are mentally, emotionally, and physically prepared for all events by taking care of their bodies, eating nutritious food, getting adequate sleep and rest.

5. Athlete will not engage in any physically demanding activities for at least 2 days prior to any tournament.

6. Athlete will ensure that they have all necessary gear for each training and tournament, including a water bottle and food.

7. Athlete will be aware that they represent RMMA and conduct themselves in a manner that reflects RMMA standards on and off the mat, including but not limited to all tournaments and trainings, all social media, social interactions, and outings.

8. Coaches may remove athlete from RMMA programs if they are not following above rules.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Always keep in mind that your audience could include anyone from potential sponsors to competitors from other countries and to children who look up to you.
Try to express ideas and opinions in a positive, respectful manner.
Maintain appropriate language, do not curse, or use profanities.
Never post about information discussed in team meeting.
When in doubt, don’t.

Athlete Name:

Athlete Signature (or Parent Signature if Athlete is a minor)

Date:

Rocky Mountain

Martial Arts

Parent Agreement

Parent Code of Conduct

Parent involvement in the team and parent group is highly encouraged. RMMA prides itself on the synergy of the families who support our athletes. Communication with the masters and coaches is key to the success of your athlete. The doors of our masters and coaches are always open. If a parent or relative shows disrespect or is not courteous to the athletes, masters, coaches, officials, or volunteers; this includes speaking poorly of or gossiping, they may be asked to remove themselves or be removed from any practice facility or tournament venue. You may also be suspended from future practices and tournaments.

Parents need to refrain from coaching from the stands during practices and tournaments. This is a distraction to the athlete. Athletes should excel and feel confident, it is up to the families to support, encourage, and verbally reward our athletes. This will help instill a sense of confidence in them that they will carry far past the competition years.

Parent Agreements:

1. Parent(s) will ensure that their athlete has appropriate gear for practices and tournaments.

2. Parent(s) will ensure that their athlete has a water bottle for every practice and tournament.

3. Parent(s) will ensure that their athlete has adequate nutrition to sustain energy and focus for practices and tournaments.

4. Parent(s) will ensure that their athlete has proper rest prior to all trainings and tournaments. This includes sufficient and consistent sleep and wake times and ample recovery time.

5. Parent(s) will ensure that their athlete has active membership to AAU and MTA.

6. Parent(s) will keep open communication with their athlete and their respective coach.

7. Parent(s) will not attend additional trainings at guest schools without written permission from their master.

8. Parent(s) will be supportive of all coaches, referees and athletes. This includes but is not limited to a positive and respectful attitude towards and interactions with all coaches referees, athletes and other parents.

9. Parent(s) will promote and encourage their athlete to follow all instruction and advice from their coaches.

10. If a parent disagrees with a particular coaching method, the parent will refrain from sharing this with the athlete and instead will address their concern directly with the coaches.

11. Parent(s) will be removed from practices, training, seminars or tournaments if they do not follow the above rules.

12. Parent(s) will have the right to call a meeting with coaches to discuss a concern or conduct complaint on a coach, parent, or athlete.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Always keep in mind that your audience could include anyone from potential sponsors to competitors from other schools and to children who look up to you.
Try to express ideas and opinions in a positive, respectful manner.
Maintain appropriate language, do not curse, or use profanities.
Never post about information discussed in team meeting.
When in doubt, don’t.

Parent Name:

Parent Signature

Signature

Athlete Name:

Date

Rocky Mountain

Martial Arts

Coach Agreement

Coach Code of Conduct

1) Coach will be respectful, encouraging and disciplined with other coaches, athletes, and parents.

2) Coach will conduct themselves in a manner that is congruent with the mission of RMMA at practices and tournaments.

3) Coaches will communicate with one another regarding their athletes. If they are sending an athlete to another coach’s practice outside of RMMA, the home coach will notify the guest coach by text, email or phone to give permission.

4) Coaches will actively work together to improve all players at RMMA. If the coach is missing too many trainings or meetings, then you must remove yourself from RMMA or coaches can call the meeting to remove the coach who is not committed.

5) At tournaments, coach will warm up, strategize, and coach their own players unless prior arrangements have been made for a specific tournament.

6) Coach will create an atmosphere that supports teamwork, individual skill development and winning in a structured environment, but the coach should not force them to fight based on their own favoritism.

7) Coach will collaboratively work with outside coaches such as USATKD/AAU National Team Coaches or other country’s national team coaches for seminars.

8) Coach will have an ongoing, voluntary, and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge for the sport of Taekwondo.

9) Coach will guide young athletes in their personal development, learning through sports, lessons in goal setting, planning and perseverance, as well as how to deal with success and shortfalls with class and dignity.

10) Coaches will refrain from drinking alcohol excessively. Although it is ok to have an adult beverage, coach cannot appear drunk or buzzed in front of athletes or officials of taekwondo.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Always keep in mind that your audience could include anyone from potential sponsors to competitors from other schools and to children who look up to you.
Try to express ideas and opinions in a positive, respectful manner.
Maintain appropriate language, do not curse, or use profanities.
Never post about information discussed in team meeting.
When in doubt, don’t.

I FULLY understand and agree to all rules and guidelines above.

Coach Name:

Coach Signature

Date